At the IFA technology trade show in Berlin, Sony pulled the wraps off of three new Android smartphones. Called the Xperia T, Xperia V, and Xperia J, each device will range in capabilities, with the T being top dog and the V and J following behind.

Here's a hands-on view of the Xperia T.
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With a 4.6-inch screen offering HD resolution and a 13-megapixel camera, the Xperia T is definitely meant as Sony's new flagship handset. The phone is also powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, will connect to LTE 4G, and have NFC (near-field communication) technology onboard. At launch, the Xperia T will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but Sony claims an upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is right around the corner.

The Xperia V has a smaller 4-inch screen.
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The Xperia V will use the same 1.5GHz dual-core CPU but have a smaller 4.3-inch display; it will pack a 13-megapixel camera as well. The Xperia V's most intriguing feature, though, is its water-resistant skin. Sony says the device can withstand immersion in water, enough to meet the international IP55 and IP57 protocols for durability. LTE 4G compatibility is planned for the Xperia V, too, as is a later update to Jelly Bean from ICS.

The Xperia J sits at the bottom of Sony's new lineup.
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At the bottom of the line, the Xperia J will have a 4-inch screen and a 5-megpixel camera. Another trait that betrays its low-end pedigree is the Xperia J's 1GHz CPU, and Sony suspiciously doesn't mention the phone's specific version of Android.

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